Ribera del Duero Wineries Tour

As early as the 12th century, the monks of Cluny were growing grapes on the banks of the Duero River to produce wine. The Ribera del Duero is in the heart of Castilla-León, the old land of castles. The subsoil of almost all the villages is practically hollow, with caves dug to store the wine, as they guarantee perfect conditions of humidity and temperature. Although many cellars have fallen into disuse, some have been recovered for visits or for wine production. Visiting an old wine cellar that has been in operation for centuries and drinking a glass of wine there is an unforgettable experience.

Description of the experience

We will meet 5/10 minutes before departure time at the meeting point, get into the minivan or mini bus and head directly to the first winery while the guide comments facts and anecdotes about the Ribera del Duero wine region.

First winery:
We will arrive at a modern winery, with avant-garde architecture, where nothing is the result of chance, everything in it is designed for what really matters, optimal conditions to create wines of exceptional quality. Wines that in such a short period of time have already won national and international awards.
There will be a full tour of the facilities to understand the winemaking process in this area of Spain and several wines will be tasted.

Second winery:
It is in harmonious modernity with the environment, it is shown open to the light and the vineyards establishing a link between the exterior and the interior, between the necessary functionality of the spaces, nature and history. Everything speaks of a new concept of wine. We will taste again their wines and see their vineyards.

Lunch:
After visiting two wineries, around 13:00-14:00, it is time to sit down and have lunch. There will be free time to eat at your choice (lunch is not included as we do not impose a menu) in a traditional restaurant where you will enjoy Regional Castilian Food being able to eat tapas, a light lunch or a full 3-course menu (approximate price, tapas lunch 15€, a la carte 30€).

Third wine cellar:
A subway medieval winery, with a total length of close to 7 km and excavated to a depth of about 13 m (a network of incredible tunnels that run through the subsoil of the city, originally intended for the conservation of wines made from the Middle Ages), where we will learn part of the history of the Ribera del Duero. Once again we will taste its wines enlivened by curious facts.

Return to Madrid:
Back in Madrid, all that remains is to relax and enjoy the return trip. Arrival will be around 20:00 approximately. The route of Bodegas de Ribera del Duero ends in the same place where it began, a central point and well connected to all of Madrid.

In short, a true immersion in the wine culture of Ribera del Duero and a perfect way to spend a day out of Madrid.

Get ready for the activity

Included

• Visit to 3 different wineries.

• Wine tasting in all the wineries (minimum 2 wines in each winery).

• Snacks in the wineries such as cheese or Iberian products.

• Air-conditioned transportation from Madrid in a Mono volume or minibus.

• Local wine expert and bilingual guide throughout the tour.

 

Duration

• 11 hours

 

When to book?

Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially on long weekends and holidays.

 

Voucher

We will send you an email with a voucher that you can print or take with you to the activity.

 

Frequently asked questions

How to make a reservation?

To book the tour you just have to choose the desired date and fill out the form on this page. Confirmation is immediate.

 

Accessibility

No (not suitable for people with reduced mobility).

 

To be considered:

• Tour subject to availability

• The minimum number of participants for the tour to take place is 4 people. In the event that this happens (only 3 travelers on the tour), you will be offered an alternative, the possibility of making it private or the total refund of the amount.

• Comfortable shoes

• Camera

Free cancellation

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